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Loving It at Love Soul
Love Soul -- the whole sim -- is having a grand opening! Follow the paths and bridges from one store to another and pick up some really nice gifts. And if you have some extra lindens in your pocketbook you can easily spend them here. So many pretty outfits. The Rising Star mini above is by Honey Soul and comes with a choice of traditional mini skirt or sculpty tunic. I added Lick Me earrings from Ticky Tacky. Find them in the dollarbie section WAY upstairs.
The background behind me is not a Photoshop effect, it is one of fifty photos on a texture change photo studio backdrop from The Frame House. I won it on a high numbered MM board today, but you can also pick it up at the lucky chair close by. While I personally don't use RL backdrops, I can tell you that these are very clear and high resolution. The interface is very nice and you see a variety of thumbnails as you cycle through so picking by color or landscape type is fairly speedy. The studio comes in two sizes -- big and huge.
Love Soul has a gift pack that includes these very classy Modern Girl nails in gray. Some bloody nails with splatters is another gift -- and yes, I'm keeping them. You just never know what you might need some day for a photo shoot :D.
Something I had never seen and never knew I needed was also in the gift pack -- a MOLE. It is a very cute mole and me likes it :D. It comes with or without facelight: this could definitely come in handy if you sometimes wonder if you have your facelight attached. I should also mention that there is a huge crowd at the group lucky chair so something big is going on there *wink*.
Parellel Love is giving away ($1) this long plaid sundress in celebration. Perfect for a walk in the wildflowers, it whispers of summer afternoons and picnics. The long strapless dress from SD Boutique is my personal favorite. I love the colors and the watercolor geometry of the print. The double skirt flows as you turn.
There are other stores and places to explore, so if you have time, journey over and spend a little time at the celebration.
My heels are Sally shoes from PIXELFASHION.
Poses by LAP.
Cherries Jubilee
Cherries, cherries everywhere! ^^Moulliez sent out a darling babydoll dress with cherries a plenty via DSN. It comes with two skirt lengths and multiple layers so it is very adaptable. I added some Juicy slingbacks in lime and a leaf necklace from !* Rebel -X- *! and I was set.
A visit to one of the shops confirmed that there are lots of bright, fun colorful outfits to be purchased. Along with the regular vendor goods, there are free items to pick up. Shown here is a cute capri set and a very nice all white gown. Put the three outfits together and you have LOTS of mix and match options. And we like those, don't we? In the top photo I used the shorter babydoll skirt with the capris and the top from the gown. The cherries top looks great with the capris too of course.
My breakfast tray attachment is free from Milk Hall Fair's Attic where there are simply too many things to mention. I have shown you items from there before and I'm a bettin' that there are some new ones out I haven't even seen. So stop by when you have some time to look at the large collection of mostly free items.
Poses by LAP.
You've Got That Glow!
There is some really lovely new skin out for free today. For how long I have no clue. Benicia -- actually her friend Dion -- found it. Here's the short version of the story. Yesterday there was a very popular skin in the MM Board at JC Model Skins and Shapes. Both Dion and Benicia slapped that board and were rewarded with the skin shown below in sunkissed.
Today, Benicia went over to see if the board was still active and found it gone. There was still a large crowd around though and after the gray fog cleared she found that there is a lighter version skin out for free. She liked it better and it is shown above.
Both skins are notable for their glow and pouty lips. There are eyelashes built into the skins. Benicia is showing just the skin, while Dion has on prim lashes. The skin tones are very realistic in hue and both girls were very happy with their new look.
So obviously I needed to pass this info on to you :D. I'm not up on all the skin news as I seldom change my basic look. I can say that the shop is almost empty of vendors, if not ladies. If that means it is new, then we definitely have a lot to look forward to in the future. There is a group joiner below the free skin on the wall. It may be a SOM; I can't get back to the sim right now. Definitely a challenging day in Phil's land.
When you CAN tp in, give the shop a look and the skins a try. You might end up with a new favorite.
Sizzling Boards
The hot new lucky boards are definitely at Hair SHOP *JUNWAVE*. This is simply fantastic hair. Three boards, three shades and LOTS of folks to keep those 15 minute boards a rollin'. There is competition of course too, unless you are an obscure letter *wink*. Please note that these are GROUP boards. Xia didn't know that when she arrived, but an X was on the board in her color and she was more than willing to join. This is a Japanese shop but the group notices include English versions and pictures, so that works.
She tried out her new hair look with the IRSL free gift set at hO wEAr. The office attire includes a pink and black stars flexi tie, glasses, and pencils that attach to mouth or behind ear. A jacket, calculator and briefcase are also included. Dilly Dolls Plain Janes from the Cinderella hunt complete her outfit.
Poses by LAP.
Relaxing in the Keys
Virtual Key West has much in common with the actual Florida town. For those of you not in the USA, Key West is as far south as you can get and still be in the United States. It takes a long while to drive there from greater Florida and it is very much a cross between the United States and the Caribbean. I visited the virtual version a few times, but for whatever reasons it is always extremely SLOW to rez. Tonight I decided to sit back and let the town unfold. A little unvirutal ice cream helped with my patience.
Key West is architecturally unique, a blend of Victorian styles with echos of Martinique and a smattering of Hippiedom thrown in. It's fun and as you can see colorfully bright and clean. Walking is important in Key West. Parking is premium and it's simply easier to get around by foot. That's NO problem for me as I have some brand new texture change skater shoes from Duh! to cradle my tinder tootsies. The new release is full of styles and options with a choice of white or black basic colors and both color and texture change panels. The shoes are also click resize and fitting is simple. It was difficult to pick a favorite, but this watercolor spattered texture fits with the arty energy of our most southern Key. Oh, I did I mention that these five texture option cuites are a buck? And you get both black and white in the pack? That should get your attention *wink*. Find these in the center of the room and other fatpacks on the wall. And don't forget that lucky chair.
Other newness includes my puppy named Pete. Complete with color change backpack (pink, blue, violet and olive) Pete is a quiet puppy, yelping only on rezzing. That works well for me :D. He comes from sf design. I added my Shine leggings from Tuli's new release, an old sweater from Dutch Touch (NLA) and some new to me hat and hair from Redlick (free).
Poses by IZUMIYA.
It's All in the Details
Posted by Chic Aeon in freebies, shopping, showcase review
sf design makes some great menswear; I've shown you some examples over time. I enjoy "cross dressing" now and then and I've been known to buy guy stuff in RL as well. I hadn't really explored the more feminine side of Swaffette Firefly's work until recently. Why? I have NO clue. Definitely my bad :D.
This, my ladies, is one of the performance suits from the gal's shop. Are those great sculpty cuffs? Woot! The outfit comes with thirty-four pieces including various sizes of prim parts to help with that perfect fit. Let's call it virtual tailoring. There are also many shirt, tie and pants options; so much more than I suspected from the vendor picture. Many layer choices are included and the prims are touch resize.
The shirt has the option of prim cuffs with silver and diamond cuff links. I added a sfd color change bandanna and lost the tie for a different look. The suit separates are great for mix and matching. Add a mini skirt and change the bandanna color to a hot pink or lime and you have a totally different look.
Hat with hair, Mya makes bank, from Posh (new and free). Shoes from Juicy.
My Ladies Day dress above comes in a variety of bright colors as well as my I-so-love-neutrals gray. The black fur bolero is great for when the evening starts to turn a bit chilly. Perfect with formal wear, leather pants or dress jeans, it comes in many types of feathers.
The cute little white voile topper jacket is a cover up from the free bikini set now in the store. Find it prominently displayed for the next couple of days. Once July is over, it will disappear.
Poses by LAP.
The Darker Side
Zenith isn't just about sweet and young styles. There are plenty of harder edged outfits and accessories in the shop. While I was watching the lucky campers, I did some pan and scanning as I often do and noticed that there was a watermelon on the premises. Not to let the watermelon in an upscale shop go by, I did a bit of hunting and found it easily.
Now to be fair, you could easily accessorize this black and white mini to fit in with the sweetness of my previous post, but since variety is -- well variety, my aim was to take the outfit into the opposite direction.
My paisley tattoo is the one I mentioned in this post. I saw a BUNCH of you guys stalking that chair (and there were plenty of guys - yeah!) so I hope you won one or two or three :D! It works well with this dress, not too harsh but still edgy. I am wearing the socks and the undershirt here. No need for more. And the cute shoes? Why they come with the dress -- how cool is that? My beaded cross necklace is from WoE but no longer available. Statement making hair was an important part of this look and I chose Talita from Hair Solutions.
Guys aren't left out of the watermelon hunt at Zenith. A nice pair of slacks, a sleeveless dress shirt with texture tie (we know how you hate to tie those things) and some nice tattoos make up the prize. Arm straps are included. I added my Lazy Places JAX boots.
Poses by LAP.
Growing Up Slowly
Sometimes we simply want to feel young, pretty and carefree. Thanks to a post from Beanie, both Xia and Benicia can do just that -- all courtesy of Zenith.
I helped a bit too. I was the one standing there chatting for an hour and THEY got the goodies. To be fair I did hop on a wild card and have a cute bear in a backpack I'll show you in a bit. There are tons of great things in the two five minute lucky camp pads. More than either Beanie or I are showing you. So you know the drill. Get some friends and make it a party. The lucky campers are on the second floor.
Xia's peasant girl dress and basket came as one prize, Benicia's pink dress as another. The color changing donut was also a prize. Xia's hair is from the lucky board at W&Y Hair Shop. Yesterday there was one board. Today there are two. Just walk straight ahead from the entrance and follow the green dots *wink*. Numbers are on the boards if you are a number named gal. The big lace bow is both optional and color change.
Benicia's white tights are from *Pas De Deux*.
Need a friend to accompany you on a play date? He's a cutie and has an automatically color changing heart balloon.
Poses by Pffiou and LAP.
Post 900
Sari's is such a wildly exciting place to shop. Colors bombard you in a oh so friendly way and you wonder why the rest of the world isn't as full of the vibrant hues that abound. Things haven't changed much since I first visited Sari's newly opened shop. Patterns and colors combos are still the stars. The freebie is still in the same spot *wink*. Good marketing. Stability is a comfortable thing.
I was so pleased to see a DSN sample come in this morning from Sari's. I unpacked it hurriedly, tried it on, and smiled. The colors were brightly bold as always. A little bit of India, a little bit gypsy, a little bit retro -- a great combo.
One of 550 gals that slapped the MM board at EarthStones the other eve, I had the perfect jewelry to compliment my new outfit. Delicate silver with gold and red beads, the pairing worked perfectly. I just ventured over and the prize has changed to a gold multicolored stone bracelet that's certain to go with many things in your closet. I did my slapping to help get to 400. Head on over and you might win the 192 prim beauty. Shopping to and from the MM board is allowed - LOL.
Wedgie sandals from Baby Monkey.
If you feel like visiting your (or your parent's) Hippie days, Sari's current freebie will take you back in time. The split skirt comes with enough ruffles and patchwork layering to have you feeling just like a flower child. I added one of my layered tanks from E! Eclectic and some new bangles I picked up at the Ticky Tacky shop at Lemania's. There are twenty-four different dollarbies at the shop during the Prozac hunt. That ends very soon, so hurry on over.
Poses by Torridwear, Luth and LAP.
Is it hot out there? I think SO! Wonder saw a post about some free shorts at SF Design and visited this morning. Happy to show things for the fellows, by the time I was done taking pictures of Wonder, I was definitely interested in the set for myself. How often do we want something very open to show off another top? A LOT! and white is perfect as it goes with so much -- as well as showing off a tan should you have one.
The set comes with two shorts styles (regular and low rise) as well as some shirt options (with and without flexi. The prim pieces downsized easily to fit me, so if you have a few building skills it should be no problem.
Wonder arrived just in time top pick up the new-he-thinks beach towels. One goes around the neck and one is for the beach with a nice animation.
My new hair is from IrEn's midnight mania board.
Poses by LAP.
Body Art
Have you noticed what I have? Tattoos are moving into mainstream fashion. You don't need to be a biker babe or into role play to add a bit of body art to your outfit. As accessories go, these make a big splash -- and in our virtual lives, they are painless.
Finding the best tattoo for your style is of course a personal thing. For me, it meant faded or tinted, not black, fine lines and complex patterns, and an all over feel but with some skin left exposed. I know there are some lovely tattoos that escaped me; finding specific items in our ever expanding and changing cyber reality is daunting. But I did find a few shining stars and a couple of great bargains. Can you say "free"?
Grunge Mania 2 from ** KANIVAL TATTOO ** comes in all possible layer combinations as well as faded and dark versions. I prefer the faded styles; I guess I'm a well-worn type of gal. I really love this design for its creativity and complexity. I was admiring this and its sister design, Grunge Mania when I noticed some brightly colored teleporter type pads across the room. Curiosity of course got the better of me and I found it was a Lucky Stage.
Wow! Newness. The letters change every ten minutes. Hop on when your letter comes up and 30 seconds of dancing gets you this great set. There is another version in the second "lucky camper" and a third at the satellite store. So if you are really a stalker, you can have THREE different styles to start or continue you collection. Yippee!
My outfit is comprised of bits and pieces of favorites including oldies. Some are still available and some most likely not. The Adventurer Backpack was a gift from The Zoo long ago. My Marlon Brando hat is from *ALEIDA*. cropped sweater from Project Kiwi, Parker in Pinstripe shorts from PRISM, nubby socks from Shiny Things, Persuaded Black Leather Riding Gloves from Rfyre, and MK Super Sneaks (color change) from MK Fashions.
This lovely henna toned, "dirty" upper body tattoo is from CyberStar BodyArt tattoos. It comes on all three layers. Richly detailed, the pattern continues on the back. If you want to see how you feel with designs floating across your body, this dollarbie is an excellent way to start. Should you find yourself craving more, check out the Full body tatto, mehndi; HERE. It is a beauty.
My *tal* Chalise Silks are from *Analise*. Poses by LAP.
Ranching in Style
Ye-Haw! I've had this really cute (free) hat and hair for a few days. This morning was definitely the time to put together an outfit to show it off. Not being too much of a farm gal, I ended up with a city-bred, tenderfoot look. But that's who I am, so that's who I'll be.
My super cute hair comes from Redlic's freebie board. With short messy pony tail and escaping tendrils, it is young and carefree and perfect for the countryside. My dotted top is part of the Slice of Summer gift from Acid and Mala, Raine leggings from DCNY and my Negligent Cardigan from Nenashigusa Nest make up the rest of my outfit.
Oh yes, the shoes *wink*. It was difficult to miss the Grandma's House Shoes release from .::Tyranny Designs::. yesterday. They were mentioned in quite a few blogs as group gifts. They were cuties for sure. This morning while I was looking in my objects folder I found them. Not sure how they got there, I was still doing a happy dance. A bit later the mystery was solved when I found them in the Fashcon archives. I had accepted them yesterday from Fashcon. So, if you are one of the thousands of members, start rifling through those archives before these great free shoes disappear. Yeah!
Both my kettle (Starlust Motel Unicorn vintage) and my mouth sprig are from BettyPage Voyager. The sprigs are a free gift from the shop in Drowsy.
Poses by LAP, Tuli, and ANA_MATIONS.
Posted by Chic Aeon in comment on Saturday, July 25, 2009
Just a quick post to let you know I haven't abandoned you. I know that a "a day without a post from Chic" is a sad thing for some of you guys *wink*, My Internet connection was out to lunch today.
All is well now and hopefully I will have some great things to show you tomorrow. I'll work on that.
Pink 'n Green Privacy
Is this cute or what? Most of us don't even have a bathroom, but sometimes we just need to get away for some privacy. Not only is this cosy, the colors are so fun. A *BP Update giftie from BettyPage Voyager who make so many creative things -- like my teapot which I so love! The bathroom comes in two versions with different prim counts. This is the heftier 43 prim version. There is also a version you can wear anywhere.
My sleepwear - lounge wear - underwear set is from the 15 minute lucky board at =Nenashigusa Nest=.
Talk about color coordination -- it's perfect!My Moppeh hair from Philotic Energy is just sassy enough for the outfit.
Poses by ANA_Mations and LAP.
Turning Back Time
~L&S~ sent out a lovely Illyria medieval gown through Designer Showcase Network. I don't want to lead you astray here as I know you might come IMing with "I can't find it" comments. According to the notecard, the richly textured rust and black dress is only available by DSN dropbox. Still, you could find something similar and just as elegant at the shop. See my pictorial hint at the bottom of the post for clues.
While designed as a medieval gown, in many ways it is timeless. A choice of accessories could easily nudge it in the direction of your choosing. Add some long black gloves for one look; choose a plain black camisole or bustier from you closet for another effect.
For jewelry I choose the Samantha set from **DM** Designs. While not a period necklace, the square and diamond shapes echo the pattern in the dress, drawing them together in a stylish dance. OK. Maybe that was a bit too poetic for a fashion blog *wink*, but the pieces work very nicely together. Good design is good design in my book.
I am happy to report that when I ventured over to the ~L&S~ shop, I found this outfit on the wall. Not the same as what I am featuring here, but for some of you I know -- even better. Enjoy!
Poses by LAP.
EDIT: Just a very quick late night shot. I was out on the sandbox changing and lo and behold, look what is under my dress *wink* - LOL. So cute.
Zip Me Up!
Group messages seem to go astray a lot these days, and for those of us without a Japanese keyboard and knowledge of the language, all those "X"s in some group messages leave us wondering anyway. So I was happily surprised to find a new to me group camping outfit in the chairs at = Hal*Hina =. With lots of great detailing and many ways to wear, it is a bargain at a 20 minute sit.
There are two skirt lengths as well as pantaloons which I am guessing were meant to be worn under the longer skirt version; thus keeping the ruffles as part of the skirt no matter how you move -- smart. I opted to make them into a third choice -- a summer romper of sorts. However you style it, this is a very versatile outfit. Adding a cropped jacket would give you another fun look.
My accessories included Lick Me earrings from Ticky Tacky, Teddi shoes from Digital Knickers, some bracelets from [spork] (NLA) and a *juelles* Isa Waist Sash.
My hair, just out yesterday, is a free gift from Junwave. Vivi comes in this poppy red color only. Find it high on the wall in a smallish vendor.
Poses by Pffiou and LAP.
Let's Talk S-E-X
I won this great bedroom set on a Midnight Mania board thanks to Shayariel's MM alerts. And yes, it is a S-E-X bed and even comes with a S-E-X chair. The lamp, I think we can safely say is asexual*wink*. For those of us sans partners there are less sensual poses included as well as some solo sex choices (oh my!). It has a poseball rezzing system, but one of the best features in my book is the large assortment of colors and textures.
If you want to go slap that board and get this lovely set, or simply BUY it or a similar version, then head on over to D&D Furniture. The MM board is on the third floor; watch your beam as needed.
The outfit? Ah yes, the outfit. It comes from **Moonshine Designs and is available in six colors. Actually a top, it comes on several layers and with an optional bra. I opted for pasties as I loved the paint splattered voile look and didn't want to detract. Actually, I liked it best braless, but I aim -- most of the time -- to keep a PG / OK in the office rating. With no panties and no bra, it is definitely an item fitting the theme of this post.
For journeying out into the world, I added some shiny leggings from MALT along with my new ::::QC Designs:::: Time Zones Stack Bangles which actually shimmer. Woo! Tingly. My I-SO-LOVE-THEM LYA Valentina boots completed my public look.
Poses by Pffiou and LAP.
Mirror Mirror
~*Pulling Strings*~ has a fun new prop in its SOM. Just out, this will be SO fun to play with. I'd chatted with Elle Kirshner a few times, but I hadn't been to the shop in awhile so it was fun to return and see the new automotive poses and other goodies.
The mirror comes separately from the poseballs, and yes there are two and yes, there is a friend on the other side of the mirror pretending to be me. I chose a complete outfit we both had from :WhoNose:, the new Tuli group gift skin , Calico Ingmann hair and we were set.
Here is the setup before a little Photoshop magic. And I just noted the missing bracelet *wink* but time is short this afternoon so I'm sure you will forgive me. A good thing to watch out for next time. You can activate other poses while on the balls of course. To be a true mirror image you would need mirror image poses, but even using the same or different poses -- or different colors of outfits would be a fun shot. I'm so looking forward to playing with this when I have more time.
And in other poser news, Dove has a new set for the ladies out at LAP. Find the stand right inside the front door. Ladies to the right remember :D. This one is called The Haver.
Blogging: POV
Posted by Chic Aeon in comment
Bloggers, this one's for you. Fashionistas, freebie hunters and even designers can bypass this post :D.
Blogging is supposed to be a personal endeavor; our identities as well as our egos come into play. We may not look like the avatars shown on our blogs, but we make the choices for them and do much of the work.
If someone wants to have arty, "blurry", Photoshop pictures in their posts rather than clear close ups of fashion items -- that is there choice. Sometimes art is more important than the business of fashion. If they prefer Blogger over Wordpress, Poses by X rather than Y, shooting with green screens and real life backgrounds rather than in world --- those decisions are up to them.
There is NOT only one way to blog. We are hopefully doing a service, yes. But we are also supposed to be enjoying ourselves, and when a person or a group of people become dictatorial and pointing fingers, this is simply uncalled for. It doesn't matter if it is during in world conversations, group chats, Plurk, Twitter, blog posts or Flickr comments; it's simply wrong.
We need to be supporting each other in our personal creative endeavors, not following a set of rules by any group or pseudo dictator(s). I haven't seen any negative comments pointed in my direction, but I've seen how they have affected others. I've tried to help some fragile egos get back their enthusiasm after an attack. I've wondered what the point of it all was anyway.
If you must comment on how blogging "should be done", then perhaps prefacing your ideas with "on my blog, I ..." or "I think X and Y do the best ..." would be taken in a friendlier vein. Let's try to remember that if we all did everything the same way with the same look, there would be little point for readers to bookmark more than one blog.
Newness: Updating Old Favorites
I guessed that by this morning most of you would already know that Tuli released some new duds last eve. And as I suspected there are lots of pictures in the blogs including a lovely Photographing SL post here. I'll be taking a different look at the newness. That was my plan last night after dressing and it looks like a good one *wink*.
We all, I suspect, love trying on new things. We love it even more when we find something -- sometimes after a very long while -- that lets forgotten items work together. The minute I tried on the new Shine leggings in taupe I was entranced. So smooth, so satiny and with optional cuffs making boots a choice, not a necessity. Yeah! I'd like to tell you that I had this outfit in my mind during that instant, but that would definitely be edging into falsehood territory. I did remember I had a Maitreya Savoir top that I thought would match. It did.
I had my canvas, but what would the focus be. And then I remembered the sash from MALT that I have loved forever but never really showed off to its best advantage. It was perfect and I was smiling. Still a little plain, I added an older cable knit cropped vest from Tuli for some textural interest and my *Primagine* Sandy Pastel Hoop Earrings for a counterpoint. I had the perfect shoes in my closet to bring out the dark peach in the sash. Unfortunately, though new, they are no longer available (insert sad face here).
There is a new VIP group gift out at Tuli's -- another makeup version of Hope which I really love. It has dark plum lipstick and sultry eyeshadow. Find it in the mushroom behind the giant tree in the store. I'm wearing the tan shade along with Kate hair by = Hal*Hina =.
Poses by Pffiou and Torridwear.
Unisex Camo
While I was out hunting watermelon the other day, I found some great boots in the men's section of Heart & Sole. And no I didn't find the watermelon so there could be something wonderful in there too - LOL. But even if you aren't a good seeker, you can get these boots upstairs in the men's section. Look for a large box on the floor. They resize for gals readily; I just hit the smallest button once on each piece and moved the tops down and I was set. Oh, did I forget to mention they are FREE?
And today -- yes, I AM sometimes a bit obtuse -- I found that these are color change too! So you can make the metal toe pieces a variety of colors. Woot! A great addition to wardrobes of both guys and gals, there are similar boots in the store for purchasing :D.
I've reported on the Magi Take shopping center and their lucky boards, but when I saw Beanie's post about new $10 sneakers and a pair on the lucky board -- well I was there of course. Beanie was too and it was good to say "hi" in person. I came back a bit later to find an "E" on the board and luckily I got EE over there to tap that little prize giver. The camo chucks are very nicely made. To be fair the texture on the bottom is a bit off, but how many times do we look at the bottom of sneakers? The lucky board changes every five minutes and there are wild cards so you have a good chance to win if that is your mode of shopping :D.
The sneakers come in small and medium and they are mod - transfer. EE had to enlarge them just a bit for his size 0 feet, but he gets gold stars for a job well done. While I was waiting for him to arrive another board with a camo hat had a wildcard and I picked up this nice bonus. It comes in two sizes, with and without hair in three color choices. So, a very good prize pack for either sex.
I'm wearing a Wildchild top from Sn@tch and my Kloe midnight jeans from WoE. I have no idea what EE is wearing but there is a SL logo on the shorts and I think I can safely say (NLA) with confidence *wink*.
PS. Sorry for the odd quality of the outside photos. No matter what I did they looked overbright and strange like my settings were off. The previous photos were taken with the same settings but in a different sim, my regular one. I am so hoping this isn't a sign of things to come with new server codes, but in case you have the same type of problem here and there, blogger sisters and brothers, you are not alone. Let's keep our fingers crossed.
Poses by Ana_mations and LAP.
DCNY: The Clothes
Posted by Chic Aeon in showcase review, sneak peak
I've shown you highlights of the new city build at Xalapa this last week or so, but what about the CLOTHES! Well today's your day. New items and old favorites from DCNY are the stars for this morning -- and of course there's the subway to explore. So grab your coffee or glass of wine depending on your time zones and temperaments. The tour is about to begin!
Elinor (shown above) is a comfy sweater set with built in texture belt, sculpty collar and cuffs and colorful applique. The included skirt is exceptionally well textured with hemstitching and uneven panels. The fabric is a muted jacquard pattern in rusts and browns with a bumpy textures. Very nice. I added shoes from Sun Made Fashions which I tinted to match :D.
Pose by *V* Poses.
When you just gotta catch that subway, these Raine striped leggings with built in knee pads are the perfect choice. The leggings come in both pants and undies layers for mix and match options. Loose plaid shorts come with these as a duo set. I paired the leggings with one of my DCNY Jaana Jackets and added a Transitions waist sweater from Serenity Styles. Socks from Shiny Things and Super Sneaks from MK Fashion complete the outfit.
I can MAKE that second car! Yes I can!
Pose by *V* Poses.
Whew! Just made it. At my destination I'm ready for some sunshine.
OK. I love purses. That's not a secret and this new Rainbow Bag is a real summer cutie. Wrapped straw textures with various rainbow colors (four color combos available), it comes with notebooks and pencils. You have your choice of scripted and unscripted and the standing animation works very well -- a sort of a flowing twist. When walking with my AO off, the purse moved naturally around my leg :D.
The peachy pink top with sculpty babydoll is called Gisela and fits me very well with some room to spare. It comes on the jacket layer and both texture and sculpty are mod-copy. I added the tight version of the Nora pants in white which are so versatile.
Legwarmers from the new A-Bomb Distracted set and pink textured flats from 50 flats complete my easy going look.
And for those of you who always want to see the newest and pre-releases, here is the the DCNY 2009 swimsuit. It comes in a rainbow of colors as well as gold and silver and ALL layers. You might not want to hang around Central Park too long in this sexy number, though. You just might get arrested.
Poses by Torridwear.
That's a sampling of some of my favorites at DCNY -- at least some of my favorites I hadn't featured before *wink*. There are always lots of colors to choose from, so you can find pieces that fit your style and coloring, then mix and match to your heart's content.


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ESSAY- Polaroid shuttered: The end of the little white square
It looks like instant film photography is set to go the way of the VCR and cassette player, another commercial casualty of the digital revolution. The last wheeze of analogue photography was audible in a February 8 announcement from Polaroid headquarters that the company is effectively shutting down production of its film manufacturing lines. In the end, the instant photo was not instant or versatile enough, it seems, to compete with the immediacy of the digital age.
Polaroid has now stopped making its instant film and expects supplies to run out completely in 2009. While the organization stopped manufacturing commercial type cameras almost two years ago, the slow realization that film photography has had its day will come as little consolation to the company's global workforce. Factories will close in Massachusetts, Mexico, and the Netherlands, leaving a core staff of about 150 employees at its headquarters at Concord, California.
Polaroid began by making polarized sunglasses in the 1930s and introduced its first instant camera in 1948. The company moved to cartridge film in 1963 with its 100-series camera, which became a staple of professional photographers. Many of these photographers used Polaroid to take test photos, instantly checking lighting and composition before committing an image to a negative.
Over the years, Polaroid used several well-known names to promote its cameras, including Sir Laurence Olivier and Vincent Price. Ali McGraw made her debut in a camera advertisement, while Kermit the Frog and the Muppets were the face of the firm in the 1980s. Andy Warhol was an outspoken fan of the Polaroid and used the camera many times in his work.
The Massachusetts-based company is interested in licensing its film technology to others, but if that doesn't happen, then its film supply will likely run out in 2009.
Plans include the release a new photo printer this year, weighing just 8-ounces and printing card-sized pictures.
At the height if its powers, in the 1970s, the company employed over 20,000 workers. The decision to stop production was "due to dramatic technological changes in the photographic industry," the company says, "which will see the organization transitioning from its analog instant film business into new and innovative digital instant photography technologies."
Looking to the future, the statement notes that the "company looks forward to creating instant memories for customers with exciting new digital instant and consumer electronics products." It is understood that Polaroid will belatedly focus on producing digital cameras, portable printers for mobile phones, TVs and DVD players.
Hello, and welcome to the 21st century.
Yet perhaps the most remarkable aspect of Polaroid's demise has been the pace at which digital technology has consumed the world of film photography. Having created its name in the years following World War II, Polaroid's instant photography products went on to become a worldwide brand name. The key to its success was that film packs contained the chemicals for developing images inside the camera, and photos emerged from the camera in less than a minute. In the 1970s, in particular, a whole generation became fascinated by the ability to turn white squares of paper into cherished family memories.
By the 1980's, though, hostile takeover bids and some wayward investing meant the company was caught largely unawares by the advancement of digital photography. Polaroid's overall revenue peaked in 1991 at nearly $3 billion, yet by 2001 the company was forced into bankruptcy, and was eventually bought in 2005 for a meager $426 million.
Yet popular culture was still enthralled– Outkast's 2003 global number one song, "Hey Ya!" featured singer Andre 3000 urging people to "Shake it like a Polaroid picture."
"Despite this, the company was just too slow to adapt," says Barney Britton of Amateur Photography Magazine, "so inevitably the future now for film photography is that it will either become a niche market, or phased out entirely as a going commercial concern."
In keeping with this, Kodak sought to increase the retail cost of its products, and many experts are now predicting that standard 35mm film will become more expensive as supplies begin to wane.
Ironically, the announcement from Polaroid has sparked a sales stampede on the once-fashionable cameras with enthusiasts rushing to snap up what's left before the supply runs out. Some industry professionals, mainly in film and medicine, who use Polaroids to check light settings or test a shot, are now concerned that alternative technology will have to be found. For example, in medicine, dermatologists use Polaroid film printed with grid patterns to help measure shrinkage in scars over time. At present, digital imaging doesn't yet provide a reliable alternative for their work, and many within these industries are now buying the remaining Polaroid products in bulk.
Others, though, have already moved with the times. Tony Murphy, a lecturer in art and digital technology, says that very few students are taught traditional film photography methods nowadays.
"For the last three years most teaching has been almost exclusively digital, and college dark rooms are rarely used," he says. "The simple fact is that now students can carry a digital darkroom under their arm, so to speak, in the form of a laptop. The whole process is more cost effective."
The key to modern teaching methods, says Murphy, is applying traditional techniques to digital technology, so that students put some considered thought behind image making. The digital methods taught are very much in line with students' everyday experience, he argues.
"Students these days are coming from an era of technology, and most of them hardly remember film at all," Murphy says. "Their parents might have an instant camera in a drawer somewhere, but mostly these students have mobile phones with digital cameras. So they always have the ability to produce images. The student wants the fix now and doesn't want to wait one hour, or three hours, to get their results processed. Times have changed."
The company is looking to survive by gaining a belated foothold in digital photography, with plans to sell a tiny photo printer, slightly bigger than a deck of cards, that requires no ink and prints business card-sized pictures.
As for the existing technology, Thomas Beaudoin, chief operating officer of the company, says officials are hopeful another firm might take on the patent and keep Polaroid products in stock.
"We're working very hard to find some alternatives with people who might be able to take the recipe. We can't promise anything," he said.
This story originally appeared in the Irish Times.

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Especially if you're trying to get elected. Remember who writes the history books for the winners?
I was really kind of surprised at this story.
What was Obama thinking? What a horrible slip up. Obama's handlers should be spanked for not having him visit the library and Truman's grave.
In a time of political change, calling on the plucky spirit of "Give 'em Hell, Harry" could have and should have been on the agenda. If I were the library people, I'd be ticked too.
What was more important than visiting/giving your respects at a former president's grave? Let's be honest. There's only 3 things Independence, MO is known for:
1. The Oregon-Santa Fe Trails
2. Harry Truman
3. Crystal Meth
So, if it wasn't #2 that was so interesting, what was more important, Mr. Presidential Hopeful? (Let the conspiracy theories begin...)
I want to like Obama. Why? It's easy (almost too easy) to kick McCain, I want changes in our government and I certainly wasn't a Hillary supporter. But he certainly didn't win brownie points with me today. Especially since he was supposedly defending his patriotism. Snub a former president, a Democrat at that. That'll show 'em!
Can we resurrect Truman? He didn't give a crap if his politics were popular or not, he just did the right thing to make his country a better place to live. That sort of seems more patriotic to me than just wearing (or not wearing) a flag pin and giving speeches.
I'm just saying...
Here's some of my favorite Harry quotes:
"My choice early in life was either to be a piano-player in a whorehouse or a politician. And to tell the truth, there's hardly any difference."
"I never did give them hell. I just told the truth, and they thought it was hell."
"The 'C' students run the world."
"Never kick a fresh turd on a hot day."
"I wonder how far Moses would have gone if he'd taken a poll in Egypt? What would Jesus Christ have preached if he'd had taken a poll in Israel? Where would the Reformation have gone if Martin Luther had taken a poll? It isn't polls or public opinion of the moment that counts. It is right and wrong and leadership--- men with fortitude and honesty, and a belief in the right that makes epochs in the history of the world".
"It's not the hand that signs the laws that holds the destiny of America. It's the hand that casts the ballot."
Monday, June 30, 2008
Never piss off historians...
Posted by MoxieMamaKC at 8:28 PM 3 comments
Everybody's best friend
Maybe I'm over-reacting, but Darling's friendly. Maybe a little too friendly....
She greets everyone that crosses her path with "Hi, I'm Darling. I live at (Moxie Address). What's your name? Where do you live?"
It's cute, but she has no sense of Stranger Danger and just a splash of that is a good thing. Handsome and I worked so hard to get her to come out of her shy shell and now, she's way out there.
We're both worried about how to reign her in without sending her back to wallflower status. This is so confusing. Parenting sucks sometimes, you know?
Why don't kids come with instruction manuals?
Posted by MoxieMamaKC at 9:48 AM 0 comments
Va-Ca Fever!
It's only Monday morning and I'm itching for my Fourth of July break already. I made the executive decision to take off Wed-Sun this week and I'm SO not motivated to get stuff done in my stressful 2 day work week.
My mind's already vacationing...I'm dreaming of sleeping in on Wed/Thurs, swimming, maybe laying out, reading, relaxing...
In other words, no Marketing job, no Museum job for 5 days straight.
Don't get me wrong, I love my jobs and I don't sit still well for very long, but I really need this relaxation.
Today and tomorrow are going to drag.
Posted by MoxieMamaKC at 9:41 AM 1 comments
Saturday, June 28, 2008
Argue with me if you must, but I'll shoot you down...
My favorite song ever written is "American Pie" It's the first vinyl (yes, vinyl album as in record) that I remember ever seeing. My parents played it over and over again. My first history lesson came from my dad as he explained the symbolism behind the song. I was hooked on history forevermore...
I fought it, but I am my father's daughter after all...
I love the symbolism contained in Don McLean's greatest song...
I found this on YouTube tonight and I love it...nice explaination of it all...
I love you, Daddy for the world you opened to me...
Posted by MoxieMamaKC at 5:41 PM 1 comments
Mr. Presidential Hopeful, I just peed my pants
I admit to sometimes indulging in the whole lolcats thing. I admit to enjoying funny picture captioning, corny, I know, but this, this my friends is a gem...
check out PunditKitchen and Graph Jam when you're bored at work.
Posted by MoxieMamaKC at 4:41 PM 0 comments
Random stuff in my head
I'm bored at the museum today. So, I'm blogging about absolutely nothing of any real value. My mind is racing with a bunch of crap though...
In no particular order:
~ Are all tourists from Rhode Island such big assholes as that last guy?
~ If I picked some oregano from their garden, which I enthusiastically accepted, what the hell would I actually do with it?
~ Do I have enough chicken in the freezer to feed 12 tonight?
~ Shit...grocery store here I come...
~ Is it too wet to have a picnic?
~ If the MIL and FIL get to our house before I get home for work, she better not start cooking the crap she brought.
~ Has anyone ever had the nerve to tell my MIL that she's a horrible cook and she should let her husband (who is a pretty good cook) do it? I want to watch when somebody gets the balls to do so.
~ What the hell am I going to do with that Donut Maker Handsome "won" yesterday?
~ How did "The Executioner's Song" actually win a Pulitzer? It's the most depressing, tedious book I think I've ever read.
~ I never quit in the middle of a book. I'm tempted though.
~ I hate museum visitors who interrupt my tour to tell me how smart they are. (9 times out of 10 they're not.)
~ Questions are fine, ask away. Don't lecture me with your misinformation. It only embarasses us both.
~ Am I a snob or just fussy today?
Posted by MoxieMamaKC at 1:53 PM 1 comments
I hang out with a lot of crafty/talented people. I don't do crafts. I'm great at designing things (like junk mail) on the computer, but I don't sew, knit, paint, play music, cook gourmet or even scrapbook.
I should be able to be creative with my hands beyond making pictures with dry 15 bean soup mix with Darling.
Right? Everyone should have a unique creative talent.
I'm envious of quilters, photographers, weavers, gardeners, etc. I would love to cherish something that I made with my own two hands.
Maybe I'll take up woodworking. (I know, kind of butch, huh?) I've always liked watching my dad make things out of wood. Except I'm scared of splinters.
Maybe this is just something I should think more about. I love hobbies. Maybe I should just find one and stick to it.
Posted by MoxieMamaKC at 1:36 PM 1 comments
This Doesn't Surprise Me....
As a 1930s wife, I am
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Friday, June 27, 2008
Just one more month!
I realized today that it was June 27th, which means only one thing to me....30 days until "Mad Men' Season 2 premeries! I'm so excited. THIS is the show I get all gushy/nerdy over!
There's new video clips! Damn corporate for blocking streaming video and ruining my afternoon eye candy. Now I have to wait until I get home! ARGH!
Jon Hamm, here I come!
If you've missed the first season (like just about everybody else), you can catch Season One which will be repeated in a marathon on July 20th.
Posted by MoxieMamaKC at 1:02 PM 0 comments
Man Cave Gone Wild
I did earn "Coolest Wife" points from his friends for encouraging Handsome to build his fortified Man Cave/Temple to Testosterone.
Whatever. I've been a great wife in all of this. I even helped him track down the perfect corner desk for his computer stuff on Craigslist. Because this isn't supposed to be an expensive venture, remember?
He can have whatever he wants in there (except the 52" plasma, that's out of the budget, buddy)It's his well deserved space.
However, I'm starting to regret it.
He primed the walls and is now considering painting a mural of all the shows he's done. Here's how it went:
Handsome: So I'm thinking of painting a mural on that wall with all the shows I've done.
Me: Umm, sweetheart, you remember that you're colorblind, right? (So much so that he can't tell the difference between red/green and when he was a kid, he thought their black and white tv was color)
Handsome: So?
Me: I've seen your high school art class paintings (green instead of yellow, red instead of brown..you get it, right?)
Handsome: Yeah, so?
Me: Will you at least let your brother (the one that isn't colorblind) help you pick out the colors? (Thinking to myself, "That's going to be a bitch to paint over when we sell this house in a few years")
Handsome: I can read labels, I can do it.
Me: Have him help anyway.
I know it's literally not my place, but why a mural? Over the last 12 years of shows, he's collected quite the memorbilia stash. Plus, mural painting will prolong the siding, the bathroom remodel and painting Darling's playroom. Not to mention refinishing the hardwoods in the living room and dining room. We're a DIY, Can Do Operation here at the Moxie Family Compound. Thank God between his father, uncles and himself they can do all this work.
I'm just going to keep biting my tongue, because I promised him, and if company comes over, I'll just shut the door.
That's reasonable, right?
Posted by MoxieMamaKC at 11:05 AM 0 comments
Social Networking Competition...Apparently
I've noticed an odd phenomenon among my Facebook/MySpace friends circle lately, but I wasn't sure, so I put it to the test last night.
Darling and I were kickin' it inflatable poolside last night and as we silly girls are wont to do, I pulled out the camera and started taking pictures of her unparalleled adorableness. We both love doing this and she's gotten much better at hamming it up.
I can't help myself. My parents were not "picture takers" and it was something I was determined to remedy as a parent. I hate not having many pictures of me when I was little. Our child is thoroughly documented thru visuals.
I always post them on Facebook or MySpace when I get around to it. Darling's aunts and uncles and distant cousins are always bugging me for pictures (she's one of the only little ones in our family right now until some them decide to reproduce, so she's a novelty) and I figure if they really want them, they can download them. My SIL gave me a really cool collage of Handsome, Darling and I for Christmas last year simply from yanking pics from my social networks.
So, last weekend I posted pics from Family Date Night at Loose Park, the Tinkerbell dress up day, and visiting Grandma at the Lake's house. All packed with cuteness and fortified by the funny captions I try to create.
Within hours, 3 mothers and 4 girlfriends/wives had posted pics of their fun times. I thought it was odd there was such an onslaught of pics all of a sudden, so I decided to test it.
I posted our swimming pictures last night and within a few hours 2 others had posted and by this morning, 3 others had pictures of their kids up.
Girls, it's not a competition...
It got me thinking about why people even bother joining Facebook/MySpace. Is it for the "SuperPokes" or to keep up with friends or to brag about your "fabulous" life?
Sometimes I think it's just a facade we all put up.
Is social networking just high school reinvented? How many friends can I accumulate to impress others? What I'm doing this weekend that's so much better than what you're doing (laundry and housecleaning)?
Moxie just doesn't roll that way. I don't care enough to compete. Does that make me boring? I don't know. I know I started this blog to stay away from their prying eyes so I could breathe a little of my own true opinion into things (not wanting my sometimes strong opinions to affect my husband's chances of getting into shows, that's not fair to him).
I joined them so that I could stay in touch with old friends (who are not in the picture posting category, it seems only to be Handsome's theatre posse), so I won't forget their birthdays, so I know when theatre stuff is coming up...it's brought me and my cousin who I fell out of touch with over the years closer together.
It has it's advantages, but then I realize the invasive power of it all when I see a friend out of the blue who asks me if my back is feeling better. "Oh yeah, I posted that on Facebook" I remind myself. And then I wonder if I'm sharing too much. But there are people I want to know what's going on in my life but if the stage manager's husband from Handsome's cast 4 shows ago wants to be my "friend" doesn't it make me a total bitch to deny their request?
I hate the invasiveness of it all right now. I hate the invisible competition that I seem to be in without wanting to be in it.
Moxie's always kind of danced to the beat of her own drummer and I know that there are people in Handsome's circle who think I'm weird because I could give a rat's ass about "America's Next Top Model" or "Sex in the City". They're shocked that I'm not into that stuff. I'd rather read a book or see a show or go to a museum.
I think I forgot the point to this post. So sorry. I think it was something about feeling like I'm in a fishbowl.
Anybody else have thoughts about Facebook/Myspace? Am I just being a snob/paranoid?
Posted by MoxieMamaKC at 10:17 AM 1 comments
Tuesday, June 24, 2008
Just Curious...
Being the Marketing Maven and Ad Guru that I am, I'm curious....help me out on this one.
We had a huge discussion today about what was worse....junk mail in your mailbox
or spam in your inbox...
Thoughts, comments, suggestions?
Posted by MoxieMamaKC at 8:51 PM 7 comments
The Glory of Spam
I have a love/hate relationship with the potted meat product known as Spam. However, as I was browsing thru the latest edition of Advertising Age, I was shocked to see that Spam is making a dramatic comeback in these times of economic crisis....
Go Spam.....
Mind you, my first experience with Spam was in high school junior year history class. When we had to "use the facilities" we were given a hall pass attached to a can of Spam. It was our teacher's trademark hall pass. When our IB History class graduated, we all got Spam shirt...
Deep, dark, dirty serious confession time...
I've yet to try it. It scares me....
Nonetheless, I'm fascinated...I love it's "pop culture icon" status.
Maybe I just love Weird Al...
Maybe I just love "Spamalot" (One of the most incredibly funniest musical ever written)...
Check out their website. Check out the ads...
Maybe check out some recipes such as...
Caesar SPAMBURGER® Hamburger
Mac 'n SPAM® 'n Cheese
Maple SPAM™ Stuffed Squash
Reuben Baked Potatoes(This one's for you, DLC!)
SPAMBALAYA™ Jambalaya
And, Of course, for dessert.....
SPAM™ Cupcakes
*Moxie Mama is not to be held responsible for any gastronomical difficulties incurred by trying above recipes. I have not tried them, nor will I be coaxed into doing so. Cook and consume at your own risk.*
Posted by MoxieMamaKC at 8:07 PM 0 comments
Shutz Up. I want thez....
Lol cats...retarded, I know...I still want these magnets!
Posted by MoxieMamaKC at 8:01 PM 0 comments
Pain in the back...
Friday morning Darling didn't want to get out of bed, so I decided to pick her up. She went one way in her obstinancy, I went the other in my insistence.
Annnnnddd...my back went out. I could barely walk.
I was pampered and babied Friday/Saturday. I even was able to sit thru the Royals game Friday night (Thanks, Mr. Budweiser) and saw the incredible fireworks show.
Monday morning I woke up in abject misery. Maybe I overdid the housework on Sunday. I still screwed myself up something fierce.
Heating pads, Alleve, even a muscle relaxer haven't touched it. Maybe it's time to go to the chiropractor that I use in cases of emergency. I hate going, but this is getting ridiculous.
Posted by MoxieMamaKC at 9:21 AM 1 comments
Monday, June 23, 2008
first ever baseball game
If you haven't seen this and you call yourself a true baseball fan, slap yourself, watch, pee your pants and move on with your life. Sorry I can't find a better video. Close your eyes and just listen and imagine...
Posted by MoxieMamaKC at 10:33 PM 0 comments
I'll get crucified for this
If I see one more Facebook/MySpace/Blogger/news item related to the untimely and admittedly tragic death of George Carlin, I'm going to go postal.
YES...I agree, he was incredible.
YES...I agree the 7 bad words you can't say on tv was one of the funniest sketches EVER.
YES...he was a comic/pulp culture ICON...
YES... I loved him ever since "Bill and Ted's Excellent Adventure"
Let's move on...Ok? I'm done.
As much as I enjoyed his humor, honestly...guys, seriously? It's not like we've lost a great icon in American History. Be honest...I was more upset when Mitch Hedberg died. George made a little moment, stirred a little mud...his funnyness/salient point is done. Mitch was cut down in the prime of his glory (Belushi anyone?)
And yes, I realize by posting this post, I'm only prolonging it...
Rest in peace, George...ya done good. Thanks for passing the torch/challenge to others...I'll drink to you everytime I watch something you're in and curse like a drunken sailor, just for you, because you were one of my first comedic adorations...
Posted by MoxieMamaKC at 10:15 PM 1 comments
Thursday, June 19, 2008
Antebellum Underwear
Dearest Constant Reader...If you are a Constant Reader, you know that I work at a local museum a few weekends a month. I've also promised myself (and my advisor before I graduated) that I would be a serious historian and never break down and do "living history" (ie. be a crazy obsessed reenactor who has no sense of academia to the period).
But.....wellll.....Moxie wants a pretty dress.
I'll admit I have hoop skirt envy. There's just a splash of me that wants to channel my inner Scarlett O'Hara (shut up! She was a strong independent woman in her own way).
It will come in handy for several events that are coming up this fall. It's tax deductible since it's for my job and well, after 5 years, I'm ready for a pretty period appropriate dress (see...I'm justifying my purchase in a totally sensible and reasonable way!).
So I've started researching. I can, within my museum's time period, pick one from the Civil War to the 1930's....who am I kidding? I'm going Civil War ball gown. Not practical, but, oh so pretty.
I discuss with Handsome, who spoils me and let's me have what I want usually when it's completely reasonable. Which I am since I hate spending money.
Me: "This is the dress I'm thinking of..."
Handsome: "So, you'll need a hoop skirt..."
Me: "Yep"
Handsome: "What else?"
Me: "Well, probably a corset..."
Handsome: "Really? What else?"
Me: "I'm not sure, probably ear bobs, a fan, a hair snood, lace gloves, maybe a choker...I need to research..."
Handsome: "What else underneath? Did they wear garters or something?"
Ahhh....I see where this is going...
Me, playing cool/dumb: "Why do you ask? People aren't going to see it. I was planning on just wearing a regular strapless bra and underwear, I don't need to be TOTALLY authentic..."
Handsome (my actor always): "Well, you should be in character..."
Me: "You just want to see me in my chemise, don't you?"
Handsome: "Well somebody has to help you get dressed...and undressed....and I know how modest you usually are, I'm glad to volunteer..."
Me: "Aha....a fantasy?!"
Handsome: "I just like being helpful"
Me: "Uh-huh..."
Handsome (blatantly staring at my boobs): "I do what I can to support you"
Me: "Thanks, honey, I appreciate it. You realize mid-1800 undergarments aren't exactly Victoria's Secret, right?"
Handsome: "That only makes them all the more intriguing..."
Me: "Ok, but that means you need to start wearing your kilt around the house more often.....authentically...." (He wore a kilt for our wedding).
Handsome: "No problem, I'll even bend over seductively for you"
Me: "Thanks"
Handsome: "I do what I can..."
So, the entire point to this post is, well, there is no point except I'm kind of shocked that he would find corsets and petticoats and hoop-skirts sexy...
Not that I'm complaining...There have been costumes that he's worn that might have been brought home for extra-curricular activities a time or two, but I'm not used to being on the receiving end of such intrigue...
So much for the SI Swimsuit Edition, I'll get him Godey's Ladies Journal for his porn time fun....
I'm SO getting laid when I get that dress! SCORE!
Posted by MoxieMamaKC at 7:51 PM 5 comments
Tuesday, June 17, 2008
Man Caves, Beware
So, Handsome's Father's Day present was to allow him to take the spare bedroom in our house and turn it into a Man Cave (a very small one, since it's the third small bedroom).
A nice restful place that he can set up his home office (he works from home at least once a week), have a place for all of his theatre books/paraphenalia from shows he's done and a closet for all his tools. A place that all his video game stuff can go when his friends come over.
He deserves it. He works hard and he spoils Darling and I rotten.
I know he had visions of being on the show Man Caves on DIY Network, but we both doubted that a Musical Theatre themed Cave would be a very good episode for the average red blooded American male. (I assure you his virility is well in tact. They aren't ALL gay.)
Everything was fine and dandy until his brothers started chiming in. With their crazy crack-pipe ideas. Now walls want to come down and extensive electrical wiring is involved.
We're not even going to mention the need (desire) for a 52" plasma TV (to save space you know).
In my mind, it only involved a new coat of paint, a mini-fridge, maybe some new "manly curtains" and furniture moving.
Sigh...what have I gotten myself into?
Posted by MoxieMamaKC at 10:08 AM 5 comments
Monday, June 16, 2008
A KC Mob Hit (to be)!
So, if you're in the greater Kansas City metro area tomorrow night, Tuesday, June 17th, head down to Union Station.
It's the 75th anniversary of the Union Station Massacre and they are commemorating the lives lost during that horrible day.
Plus, you'll be one of the first to see "Shooting Back in Time: The Union Station Massacre" by local historian Terrance O'Malley.
If you're interested in KC mob history, this will be pretty cool. It's only $10 and it beats sitting at home watching re-runs on tv.
Oh yeah. The "bullet holes" aren't real. I've seen them up close and no way a machine gun did that. But, local legends are always interesting, true or not.
Check out this article, just so you're "in the know" in case you don't know. Tony would be tickled to know our city hall has been corrupt for decades!
Oh yeah, they are STILL there . . . be careful of the other dead bodies lying around the place.
Posted by MoxieMamaKC at 11:47 AM 0 comments
Friday, June 13, 2008
No Extra Insurance Needed on Friday the 13th
Stats can be warped to prove anything. Apparently Friday the 13th is safer than any other Friday.
Huh. Guess it's safe to pet my mom's black cat, Vader tonight if we go over there for dinner. That's good to know. I love that cat.
I still like the folklore and superstitions anyway. Makes life a bit more interesting.
I guess I need more thrills in my life.
Still, if I hear that creepy music today, or see a guy walking around in a face mask, I'm outta here.
Posted by MoxieMamaKC at 11:19 AM 3 comments
Thursday, June 12, 2008
F'in Disney Princesses....
Fine. Alright. I quit. I gave it a hell of a good fight. Burn my damn Women's Lib card.
Today, after a 3.5 year struggle against the Marketing Gods of Disney, I'm throwing in the towel.
I hate the Disney Princesses (for the most part). Weak, shallow, "Oh come save me Handsome Prince" crap.
Yes, Darling owns "The Little Mermaid", "Sleeping Beauty", "Aladdin" "Hunchback of Notre Dame" etc. but I've always drilled into her that she should never ever settle for "Princess-ship" when being the "Queen" is the ultimate in control and self-determination.
We've repeated over and over, "I'm the Queen, not the Princess. I can do it myself"...
It's not so much women's lib stuff but self determination and a sense of adventure. Seriously, who wants to nap thru the excitement (Sleeping Beauty) or have to dress up to impress a guy who can't see it in the very first place (Cinderella)? I'm a do-it-yourself, rely on yourself kind of girl and want my daughter to never be dependent on a man to make it thru life. That's all..
Yeah, well, so...
Today Darling came home from the babysitters with her hair re-done (GRRRR!!!!) out of her usual cute pigtails into braids.
Like Pocahontas.
"Look Mama! I'm Pocahontas!"
And my ancestors (my whatever generation it was great grandmother was her granddaughter) wept and rolled in their graves.
Sorry, guys, I tried, but ya can't beat Disney.
I know that kids movies can't be completely historically accurate, but seriously. "Pocahontas" bugs me beyond belief and I swore she would never see it, so help me GOD!...Thanks, Babysitter...but it's not like I'm going to say anything to you because I don't want to be one of "those parents" and most people would see it as slight liberties with the truth...
Hardly admirable and hardly a Disney ending, really.
I suppose it could have been worse. Don't even get me started on "Anastasia".
Nevertheless, I'm weak, I'm weary, can't fight preschool peer pressure and I give up. As long as I can balance those negative woman images with something more positive like "Mulan" or even "Belle" maybe there's a chance for her self esteem yet.
Handsome says I'm too uptight about it all, but it makes me sick how many ADULTS think movies like "300", "Braveheart" "Glory" et al are true depictions of what really happened.
Sometimes the true stories are more dramatic than the Hollywood versions. They may not be as "cinematically pleasing" but sometimes we need to learn from tragedy and others' mistakes....
But whatever. Someday when Darling's older, I'll sit down with her and have the "Good Heroines/Bad Heroines" talk.
Creating positive self esteem in young girls is a frightening battle.
Posted by MoxieMamaKC at 9:06 PM 6 comments
MO has the cheapest gas!
Huh. Living near the KS state line, everyone knows gas is cheaper in Missouri. Apparently here are the reasons.
That's great and all, but gas is still WAY too expensive.
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Wednesday, June 11, 2008
My Grade School Arch Nemesis
After reading Sizzle's fabulous (duh, as usual) post, and then running across Sturdy Girl's equally brave post, I started contemplating my own school age arch nemesis. I'll call her Hickey for reasons I won't explain. Needless to say, she caused me incredibly painful moments throughout my 3rd to 11th grade years (then I realized she was pathetic, shallow and doomed to be a "soccer mom"...in a not good way and she didn't disappoint).
Let's start at the beginning...When I was really young (kindergarten to 3rd grade), my BFF lived 7 doors down from me and was named Annie...(so named because when we were in first grade we were both obsessed with "Annie" the movie that had just come out. We were so dedicated, Annie dyed her beautiful chestnut hair with red Kool-Aid and cut it one very naughty afternoon.)
Around 3rd grade, Hickey showed up. She moved 3 doors down from me on the other side. She was an only child of divorced and remarried parents. She set her sights on my BFF.
Being the way that I was (and at the constant encouraging of our parents) the three of us tried to be friends...
Well, friends and neighbors, 2's company, 3's a crowd and I was the odd gal out mostly because I refused to see the bad in anyone. (A tragic flaw of mine to this day.)
Anyway, I slowly got ebbed out of Annie's life. I had not at 9 yrs old learned the art of warfare. I was the oldest of big family of 5. Everybody accepted everything. Apparently (in retrospect), Hickey was too paranoid to accept anyone but Annie.
In order to break our bond, she employed all tactics of pre-pubescent cruelty upon me. When I got glasses, she was the first to laugh, if I wore something that she didn't approve of, she criticized (in front of everyone). Since I didn't like "Sav ed by the Bell" I was ostracized. When I fell in the lake (where we lived) trying to jump from the dock to boat, she laughed. She destroyed my self-confidence in those delicate years...I was never cool enough or good enough for the trampoline parties at Annie's next door neighbor's house(whose older brother I had a DESPERATE crush on).
Annie's fault, in retrospect, was that she was weak and just wanted to be everybody's friend. That's what I wanted, but I got shoved to the side, all the time missing swinging on her swings and digging in the sand under them for buried treasure.
The ultimate Hickey insult came when we were in 8th grade. I had given a speech and was nominated to go to the State convention to compete. Hickey laughed at the bus stop about me orating about Martin Luther King.
Annie didn't defend me that day.
I remember riding the bus to our junior high that day, tears silently rolling down my face...even 20 years later there's a spark of pain over that memory. Even my statewide victory didn't quell that pain....not even still...
By my junior year of high school, Annie and Hickey were on the cheerleading squad and I was a State award winning editor of our school paper, a State award winner of our debate and forensics program and in the advanced English and History classes. I found my niche and my nerdy people. I was happy (except when she looked down at her nose at me).
I still am feeling inferior (in retrospect).
I didn't go to my 10 yr reunion, not because I was afraid of seeing Hickey and the football player (stereotypes do come true!) she married a few months out of high school...I was at my cousin's wedding that weekend....
Fuck, I would have loved to have looked her in the eyes and asked if she was truly happy...
I would have loved to have shown off my drop dead gorgeous husband and compared him with the potbellied sack (but oh so dear hearted, truly...why did HE marry HER?!?) guy she married...
I would have loved to have compared notes of how, yes, yes I do have an incredible career after I GRADUATED COLLEGE, 'cause see, I didn't get knocked up right away..Have you seen my art? Have you ever visited my hobby of a museum? See how incredible the guy I married is, how much he loves me compared to the used car salesman burn out you married? See the pictures of my beautiful daughter? She's somebody who will change the world. Your kids?...Oh...they're ok....
I have learned the art of the well placed snub...
Alas, I guess there is always the 15 or 20 yr reunion.
Damn....I'm more petty than normal tonight, but fuck...it's empowering...
Posted by MoxieMamaKC at 8:09 PM 3 comments
Tuesday, June 10, 2008
Getting To Know You Meme
Ohhh...I love these things. There should be a self-help group dedicated to answering quizzes. Got tagged for this one by Brigindo at dirtandrocks.
1. What was I doing 10 years ago?
I was living in my first apartment with my then Handsome boyfriend. We were both still in school and I guess in June of 1998 I was busy teaching swim lessons at Longview Rec Center and trying not to kill my 2 stripper roommates. (Grocery shopping was fun with them.)
2. Five things on my to do list for today.
finish up work projects, pick up Darling, make frozen pizza, flop on the couch next to Handsome and catch up on all our DVR shows.
3. Snacks I enjoy.
Peanut M&M's, apples with peanut butter and sour cream and chedder Ruffles
4. Things I would do if I was a billionaire.
Set up all the members of my family for life (ok, only the deserving ones), quit my job, travel the world, start a theatre company for Handsome and donate the rest.
5. Places I have lived:
I'm really boring. Only metro KC.
Posted by MoxieMamaKC at 2:46 PM 1 comments
Biggest Loser: Presidential Edition
They say that history is written by the victors, and well, that's true. I'll be the first to admit that I'm disgruntled and uninspired by the 2008 POTUS Candidate Crop. I really wanted the Democrats to get their party in order and kick some Republican butt in this election because I think it's time for a party shift in the White House. (I vote by the candidate and issues, not the party.)
I'm neither an Obama Mama (he seems slightly smarmy/slimy to me, like a snake oil salesman) nor do I have McCain Mania (He reminds me too much of a Reagan-gopher love child, plus, I don't like his politics either).
I don't care which one of them wins the election because, quite frankly, John and Jane Q. Public are still ultimately the biggest losers in '08. We need a Washington, Jefferson, Lincoln, Roosevelt (hell, I'd settle for a Madison or a Wilson at this point)this year and apparently we're SOL.
So, I think I'll write a few posts about the guys who've ran The Big Race and gotten the toughest electoral spankings by the voters.
First up is good ol' Barry Goldwater who embarrassed himself by losing to LBJ in 1964(61.1% LBJ over 38.5% Goldwater in the biggest landslide of the popular vote).
This Republican Senator from Arizona was considered "Mr. Conservative" and during the social unrest of the 1960's actually campaigned with a platform calling for the end of The New Deal programs of FDR, labor unions and welfare. His foreign policy was labeled as so hard-line militant anti-Communist (he had also served as a Major General in the Air Force Reserves) that LBJ was able to use that against him and declare nuclear annihilation by the Soviet Union if he got elected.
Goldwater lost so badly that he carried only 6 states, including his home state.
So, was he really all that bad? That depends on how you feel about conservatives, I guess....
Apparently McCain liked him, summing up Goldwater's legacy thus: "He transformed the Republican Party from an Eastern elitist organization to the breeding ground for the election of Ronald Reagan." (Way to go, Barry, just what we needed ~insert sarcasm~)
This is a funny antidote:
Journalist Robert MacNeil, a friend of Goldwater's from the 1964 Presidential campaign, recalled interviewing him in his office shortly afterward. "He was sitting in his office with his hands on his cane...and he said to me, 'Well, aren't you going to ask me about the Iran arms sales?' It had just been announced that the Reagan administration had sold arms to Iran. And I said, 'Well, if I asked you, what would you say?' He said, 'I'd say it's the god-damned stupidest foreign policy blunder this country's ever made!'"
HA! Too bad he died in 1998 and missed out on the stupidity of the 21st Century~
Here are some interesting things Barry Goldwater has said...
"Extremism in the defense of liberty is no vice. And let me remind you also that moderation in the pursuit of justice is no virtue."
"Let's lob one (nuclear weapon) into the men's room at the Kremlin."
"…we, as a nation, are not far from the kind of moral decay that has brought on the fall of other nations and people…I say it is time to put conscience back in government. And by good example, put it back in all walks of American life."
"Everyone knows that gays have served honorably in the military since at least the time of Julius Caesar . . . You don't have to be straight to be in the military; you just have to be able to shoot straight."
"I certainly believe in aliens in space. They may not look like us, but I have very strong feelings that they have advanced beyond our mental capabilities....I think some highly secret government UFO investigations are going on that we don't know about — and probably never will unless the Air Force discloses them."
"Hubert Humphrey talks so fast that listening to him is like trying to read Playboy magazine with your wife turning the pages."
"I could have ended the war in a month. I could have made North Vietnam look like a mud puddle."
"I think every good Christian ought to kick Falwell right in the ass."
Posted by MoxieMamaKC at 11:47 AM 1 comments
Thursday, June 5, 2008
Armageddon or this week in Kansas City...You Decide...
Saw this AWESOME picture on Gary Lezak's Weather blog this morning. Wow. Very cool! Unlike the weather that seems to be approaching this evening...
Posted by MoxieMamaKC at 10:02 AM 10 comments
Wednesday, June 4, 2008
Taco Bell Munchies
I'm starving...Mexican Phone Book Company, anyone?
Posted by MoxieMamaKC at 8:53 PM 2 comments
Intense, Irrational Fear
Go ahead and make fun of me...everybody else does.
I can't help it. I can't control it. I'm incurable.
I'm afraid of gnomes, garden variety or otherwise.
I know how it sounds, but ever since I was a little child and saw them in picture books with their rosy little apple cheeks and pointy red hats, I just didn't like them. And then when I was about 11 our neighbors put about 8 of them in their yard. And those creepy little f*ckers would stare out at me behind the shrubs and azaleas. No matter where they were, they would be staring right at me. I swear they even moved around her yard, even when she was on vacation. I hated them.
Popular mythology has painted them with a kind brush, but I know better. I don't buy into that David the Gnome propaganda. That Travelocity gnome? Just a patsy for their plot to take over the world. I'd never buy plane tickets thru that little f*cker. What's with the English accent? Authentic gnomes are from Germany...suspicious or a conspiracy, I'm not sure...
I'm proud that JK Rowling had the courage to expose them for what they really are: mean tempered little bastards that bite.
Sure, I get alot of teasing about my fear. My husband's friend even threatened to defile our front yard with them on my birthday as a form of shock therapy. (Handsome wisely advised him not to do so).
No one can understand why a mostly rational, college educated adult would quake with fear over something in my imagination. Sorry, but I just can't shake the heebie jeebies from my childhood.
I did find this very helpful site to assist me in justifying my fear: Garden Gnome From Hell!
See! I'm not the only one!
So, tonight, tired from work, I come into the house and Handsome calls me over to the computer:
"Hey, watch this!" pointing to a YouTube video.
I squint. Stare. "What is that? Bigfoot or something?" and then it becomes all too clear...GNOMES IN ARGENTINA!!!! AHHHH!!! My worst fear caught on some kid's camera phone! This was worse for me than "The Grudge". I almost peed my pants.
Aparently there's been gnome sightings there in the last year or so. Is there such a thing as Gnome Busters, I wonder?
Watch this real life horror film. It's truly scary. Wait for :45. That's all I'm saying. Very frightening.
Posted by MoxieMamaKC at 7:21 PM 1 comments
Tuesday, June 3, 2008
Thundery Thunder
Oh my God, I'm having a meterological orgasm RIGHT. NOW.....
I love summer thunderstorms. LOVE, love, LOVE them. Hardly anything is as exhilirating and powerful as a good ol' fashioned window shakin' holy-crap-are-the-windows-going-to-shatter summer thunderstorm!
I've had a long, steamy, humid and wet affair with Mother Nature's temper tantrum....
When I was growing up, I would lay on my parent's dock (grew up at a lake) right next to the alumninum fishing boat and just rock with the waves as the rain pelted me. (Think Lieutinant Dan ala Forest Gump).
When we lived at our turn of the century shirtwaist, we had a deep, deep front porch that would allow me to sit in comfort and enjoy Mother Nature's rath.
When we lived at our 1920's airplane bungalow, I had a screened in, deep porch that would allow me to sit in comfort and enjoy Mother Nature's fertility as I contemplated the scariness of my first pregnancy.
Where we live now? I'm enjoying the small little portico over our front steps as I am lashed with early summer rain and dream of the day Handsome and Best Father In Law In the World build me my screened in porch.
Posted by MoxieMamaKC at 7:05 PM 4 comments
Better to Love or Be Loved?
I'm going to get all philosophical here for a bit.
I'm a notorious re-reader. For me, my relationships with certain books, like old friends change over time. I grow, I mature, I understand them differently. Some stories are just too good to read just once.
My most recent re-read was an old favorite: "We the Living" by Ayn Rand. I haven't read it in probably 10 years, so I figured it was time.
I went out with one of my favorite gal pals the other night and we emptied a bottle (or two) of wine, which is always a great precursor to philosophy. Since she was a lit major in college, I mentioned that I just got done reading Ayn's first book. (We're both big fans, even if we don't agree about Objectivism)
My friend posed the question: "Stripping away all of the 1920's Soviet influences, Rand's personal agendas, etc. it's the classic love triangle. So, which is better: to love someone who doesn't love you or to be loved by someone you don't love?"
My stance? I'm a "giver"...I couldn't help myself if I wanted to in loving someone who doesn't love me back. Even if I get hurt, I'd rather take the risk of heartbreak. I'd rather feel something rather than nothing. Maybe I'm a glutton for betrayal?
My friend? She's security minded. She would rather have someone take care of her who truly loved her even if she didn't feel that way. She would at least have someone she could always count on.
I'm still torn...discuss amongst yourselves....
Moxie's Summer Re-Read List:
"The Historian" by Elizabeth Kostova
"Time Traveller's Wife" by Audrey Niffenegger
"A Tree Grows In Brooklyn" by Betty Smith
"Main Street" by Sinclair Lewis
"House of the Seven Gables" by Nathaniel Hawthorne
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Tuesday, May 6, 2008
Because I'm A Value-Adding Machine
First, that tool in the pic above - it's the cheapest whisk I ever purchased, of several - and it's the one I use the most. I'm just sayin'. A bit more on that later.
Well, I've run across some wonderful absurdities lately and I just could not be more pleased. Tickled would be more apt. I really abhor sounding like a broken record, but again, it really is the little things in life [you remember the spoons] that make me squirm. And squeal. Sometimes, I'll be upstairs - online - and I'll let out a little squeal - and not because I'm in some adult chat room participating in a toe fetish circle. No, it's usually because I've just discovered something so amusing that a physical reaction just bubbled over - and I hear hub downstairs mutter "oh god, what now" - because he knows he'll soon hear the riveting blow-by-blow about the new discovery, and the how-did-I-live-without-it-previously description. Good times.
Anyhow, must share and add some value!
1) Found a list called "The Top 30 Highs Of Life"
Now, I think my favorite Top Highs, of the 30 - are probably New Pants and Drinking the Alphabet - merely because of my surprise that the former actually made the cut and I was just so intrigued by the latter - that I now want to find a way to actually make it happen, just to feel the high (what do you think, alphabet soup or ?). As for the pants though - as a chick, I will say that the right pair of jeans - when they happen - can almost give a good-hair-day a run for its money.
2) Brilliant: "10 Insulting Words You Should Know"
This resulted in a ginormous squeal. I mean, I am literally salivating for a situation (oh, hold on - I actually have a replacement word for situation, just hold on) where I can whip out the word Microphallus, after which I really think my opponent would prove speechless. And, Bescumber? Well, this is a food blog - so I won't describe it here, but let's just say for the eternally immature - which I am - it's a classic missive that I also look forward to whipping out during just the right moment.
3) Ironic: "The 10 Best Ways to Win an Argument"
Now, what's compelling about this little nugget is that its author is sort of a professional mediator/life coach/work coach. So, personally - I'd just love to have this whippersnapper come into my office and teach us #1 from her list on How To Win an Argument, which starts with: Call them names. Particularly those that start with A, B, C and F. Now, THAT is MY kind of A,B,C and F-in mediation, man! Love her!
4) Simply GENIUS: "Canonical List of Fulldeckisms"
(As in, "He's Not Playing With a Full Deck")
This is a list of one thousand four hundred and eighty eight insultisms, at last count. If you like snark, this may be your home page - your resting place. Favorites? Pick one. Has delusions of adequacy. Has been seen throwing bread crumbs to helicopters. As worn out as a cucumber in a convent. All Preparation, No H. Uplifting!
5) Love it: "Urban Dictionary"
I mean, I could spend hours milling about on this site, honing my vocabulary. And, "situation", who needs it? Instead, I give you shituation. Infinitely more satisfying. And, how 'bout "for shnitzel my knitzel" - well, little did you know, it translates to: "of course I will knit with you my friend of the opposite sex who is not my race." You're SO welcome!
6) Snark incarnate: "Stuff White People Like"
I just want give this blog a wet willy or a big old wedgie or something. So far, my favorite entry is probably the one about bottled water, where it starts off "Water seems like a fairly simple concept. You turn on the tap, put glass underneath, and drink. Sadly, it is not this simple for white people." Oh, and don't miss his rant on Kitchen Gadgets - although my coveted $1.99 whisk is the subject's antithesis, omg I'm so taupe! The reader comments alone are sheer entertainment - because the writer is equal parts exalted and reviled.
He's like the equivalent of a human Twinkie.
So, yeah, clearly I've been busy. What can I say? This stuff just finds me - and since it made me giggle and brightened my day, well, I thought it might make you chuckle too. Then again, perhaps you'll want to bescumber me for being such a ninnyhammer. In which case, I'll just think you're a microphallus and I'll just remove myself from the shituation.
...and later this week...stay tuned for Bow To Me Brownies - at least, I think that's what I'm naming these little jezebels, whom we've been worshiping, and gloriously inhaling, all week. Okay...here is a teaser....
[And, thanks to DW for links to #2 & 5 :)]
20 comments:
O M G. Following such a great posting, I feel special leaving the first comment. Listen, I love the great pictures but its the writing that is bringing me back here. I do want to see those brownies now, come to think of it though. -RP
- May 6, 2008 at 8:16 PM
Oh yes... I spent a good fifteen minutes cackling in front of my computer while reading this post! I needed a good belly laugh!
My favorite insult: bicycle seat sniffer.
Oh yeah. Straight from the second grade playground. It's a gooder. Shamefully, I still want to use it and with the right combination of alcoholic beverages -- it might escape these lips. Oh yeah. Cause it stings and it zings and it has POWER.
- May 6, 2008 at 8:53 PM
Soooo funny and scrumptious pics to boot. Trying to go raw right now and your blog is not helping. Good luck tomorrow when dooce.com will be featured on TODAY... hope you get oodles of hits. We'll hopefully be riding on the same wave! Okay, off to eat a carrot... take care, Claudia @ www.ransomsoul.com
- May 6, 2008 at 11:04 PM
- Unknown said...
I'm just itching to use the word microphallus today. In fact, it's going to be my word of the day and I'm going to see just how many times I can :) Thanks for the laughs
- May 7, 2008 at 6:52 AM
- Ann said...
Lacy - SO glad I brought you some belly laughs! Bicycle seat sniffer - classic! Oh, my. Love it.
Claudia - going to come visit your site to check 'er out. Sorry about the food temptations, but at least you can lick the screen and it still doesn't count...??? :)
Kimberly - do let me know how it goes with microphallus, bc I really think it's my new favorite word!
- May 7, 2008 at 7:41 AM
My goals for this week are to Drink the Alphabet, call someone a Microphallus, Throw Breadcrumbs to a Helicopter, get into a Shituation, ascertain my Whiteness (probably shameful) and then bake something sinful. I owe you.
- May 7, 2008 at 8:56 AM
Lol, going to a knitting class this weekend, and I'm totally going to pull out "for shnitzel my knitzel"! I just hope I don't get into a shituation over it! Great post. Totally subscribing.
- May 7, 2008 at 9:08 AM
- SteamyKitchen said...
love it!
just spent 20 min reading through.
xo, j
- May 7, 2008 at 7:09 PM
- Ann said...
Kirsten - PLEASE let me know the "knitzel" comment goes - would love to hear an update!
Sarah - Our goals are clearly one and the same, debt paid! :)
- May 7, 2008 at 7:29 PM
- Ann said...
J - So glad you stopped by! You steamy kitten you! :)
- May 7, 2008 at 7:30 PM
OK, so after I spit water all over the monitor... :-) Great post!
I'll have to blog about this one so that anyone I haven't already shared this with will be sure to check it out.
Each one of these links has its own special something.
- May 8, 2008 at 6:02 AM
I need you to come to my house and teach me how to take these wonderful pictures! While my blog is not exactly a foodie blog (although it is run by a die-fat-and-with-real-butter foodie), I do throw some recipes in from time to time. It sure would help to have a pro like you make the food look fabulous!
- May 8, 2008 at 9:00 AM
How do you find all of this great stuff?! I wasted so much time checking out the Urban Dictionary and felt just fine about that! Thanks for the smiles!
- May 8, 2008 at 1:52 PM
- Ann said...
Lacy - what a great compliment, thank you! I love taking the photos, actually - but it sure can be time consuming...
Kspin - LOL! I could spend ALL day on Urban Dictionary - LOVE it!! :)
- May 8, 2008 at 4:51 PM
- hungryandfrozen said...
Hee, I had to use Urban Dictionary to find out what "illin'" meant once and was stuck there for hours. I found SWPL a while ago, it's hilarious. Can't always relate to it but if nothing else the trillion reader comments are worth a chuckle.
That brownie is highly titillating, can't wait to see the rest. I wonder if I can use the word microphallus in my Renaissance English essay - those plays were full of phallic symbolism!
- May 9, 2008 at 6:52 PM
- Ann said...
Laura - I swear, your comments are always so brilliant - I literally look forward to them! If anyone could pull off using microphallus in a Renaissance English essay - it would absolutely be YOU. :)
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The final version of an "Open Access (OA) Spectrum" guide
How Open Is It? Open Access Spectrum — OAS: A Guide to Understanding the Core Components of OA
came out last Friday, October 19, 2012 from SPARC [Scholarly Publishing & Academic Resources Coalition], PLOS [Public Library of Science] and OASPA [Open Access Scholarly Publishers Association] in preparation for Open Access Week {Monday-Friday, October 22-28, 2012}.
This resource aims to indicate the central components of Open Access (OA) – such as reader rights, reuse rights, copyrights, author posting rights, etc — running from "open access" to "restricted access."
It is also intended to assist authors decide where to publish based on OA- or non-OA publication policies.
In addition, it provides a resource for funding organizations and others to help establish standards as to appropriate levels of OA.
Hat tip to ResourceShelf.com.


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I picked up some Ranunculus earlier this week and put them in several vases. I don't see them in the stores very often so I had to grab a bunch. They have me beginning to think of Spring.
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11 comments:
I adore these lovely little flowers! I don't come across them very often either but they most definitely remind me of Spring.ReplyDelete
They are absolutely gorgeous! I can't wait for the colors of Spring... In the mean time I need to get myself some flowers as well!ReplyDelete
these flowers (and the pictures) are absolutely stunning! i recently picked up some tulips just so i could have a little warmth in my room during these obnoxiously cold temps!ReplyDelete
- AnonymousFebruary 07, 2014
The last picture looks like an amazing painting! I love it.ReplyDelete
Lovely flowers, definitely something needed during winter...ReplyDelete
Beautiful pictures, so inspirational!ReplyDelete
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Lovely flowers! Enjoy!ReplyDelete
Lovely pictures!ReplyDelete
Where's the white "candle container" from? The one on the second picture.
I like the color in this fotos. There is a beautiful light.ReplyDelete
Flowers are the best thing in the world !ReplyDelete
When you have flowers in a house, it brings some colours and happiness :)
- AnonymousMarch 20, 2014
What beautiful photographyReplyDelete
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